When was SALAD SIGNATURE acquired by IK PARTNERS?

SALAD SIGNATURE was acquired by IK PARTNERS in 2015.

What was the revenue of SALAD SIGNATURE at the time of the deal?

The revenue of SALAD SIGNATURE at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 100M - 200M EUR.

How is the data for the SALAD SIGNATURE acquisition sourced and is it reliable?

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12/2015

SALAD SIGNATURE acquired by IK PARTNERS

NETHERLANDS Food Processing / Food Products REV 100M - 200M EUR

Context

IK Investment Partners has agreed to acquire Salad Signature from AAC Capital. The company generated revenue of EUR176 million in 2015. This Secondary LBO facilitates the exit of AAC Capital, which had built the group through the merger of Johma and Hamal. IK's strategy is to support the management team in expanding beyond the core Benelux market into France, Scandinavia, the UK, and Germany, both organically and through add-on acquisitions.

SALAD SIGNATURE, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2015, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level to compare with the average currently observed in the AgriFood sector (10.7x).

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Target

Salad Signature is a leading branded food franchise in the fresh categories of spreads, dips and salads, selling its products both through private labels and its own brands. The Company s core markets are the Netherlands and Belgium, with an emerging international presence in France, Scandinavia, UK, Germany, and Poland.

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Revenue range: 100M - 200M EUR

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Press release: view release

Target: salad signature

Acquirer: ik partners